Hudson won 16 games for Arizona in 2011 before having two reconstructive surgeries on his throwing elbow. Hudson had Tommy John surgery in July 2012, and he had a second surgery this past June after re-tearing a ligament in the elbow. The Diamondbacks made him a free agent earlier this month.

- - -

The Minnesota Twins reached a minor-league deal with outfielder Jason Kubel, according to multiple reports.

The contract includes a spring training invitation.

Kubel hit .216 with five home runs and 32 RBIs in 97 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Indians this past season. In 2012, he hit 30 homers and drove in 90 runs for the Diamondbacks.